PENINGKATAN RESILIENSI MENTAL REMAJA MELALUI PERAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM

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ABSTRACT

This study aims to examine the role of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) in enhancing adolescents’ mental resilience amid increasing psychological pressures during the developmental stage of adolescence. Although numerous studies have explored adolescent mental health, research specifically investigating the contribution of Islamic Religious Education to strengthening mental resilience remains limited. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving 15 participants consisting of adolescents, Islamic Religious Education teachers, and religious activity mentors. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The findings reveal that Islamic Religious Education plays a significant role in strengthening adolescents’ mental resilience through the internalization of Islamic values such as patience (sabr), gratitude (shukr), trust in God (tawakkul), and positive thinking (husnuzan), which function as coping strategies for dealing with stress and social pressures. Religious practices, including prayer, remembrance of God (dhikr), and Qur’an recitation, were also found to support emotional regulation and promote psychological well-being. The main finding indicates that the integration of spiritual values, moral development, and religious social support forms a more holistic model for strengthening adolescents’ mental resilience. Therefore, Islamic Religious Education serves not only as a means of religious instruction but also as an effective approach to promoting mental health and developing adolescents’ capacity to cope with the challenges of modern life.

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Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji peran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) dalam meningkatkan resiliensi mental remaja di tengah meningkatnya tekanan psikologis pada masa perkembangan. Kajian mengenai kesehatan mental remaja telah banyak dilakukan, namun penelitian yang secara khusus menelaah kontribusi PAI dalam membangun resiliensi mental masih terbatas. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan melibatkan 15 informan yang terdiri atas remaja, guru PAI, dan pembina kegiatan keagamaan. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PAI berperan dalam memperkuat ketahanan mental remaja melalui internalisasi nilai sabar, syukur, tawakal, dan husnuzan sebagai strategi menghadapi stres dan tekanan sosial. Praktik ibadah seperti shalat, dzikir, dan membaca Al-Qur’an juga membantu regulasi emosi dan meningkatkan ketenangan psikologis. Temuan utama penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi nilai spiritual, pembinaan moral, dan dukungan sosial keagamaan membentuk model penguatan resiliensi mental yang lebih holistik. Dengan demikian, PAI tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai pembelajaran keagamaan, tetapi juga sebagai sarana penguatan kesehatan mental dan ketahanan diri remaja dalam menghadapi tantangan kehidupan modern.